SB 443 (2020): allowing judicial referees to issue orders in non-contested probate matters.

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SB 443 (2020)

allowing judicial referees to issue orders in non-contested probate matters.

  • Status: Died on the table
  • Term: 2019-2020
  • Senate committee: Judiciary
  • Subject: Courts and Procedure

The Story

It was introduced on January 8, 2020 and referred to the Senate Judiciary committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 11, 2020. On June 16, 2020 the Senate adopted “Vacated from Committee and Laid on Table” on a voice vote. The bill died on the table under Senate Rule 3-23 at adjournment on September 16, 2020, having been set aside and never taken back up.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 11, 2020, 9:00 AM: hearing, Senate Judiciary, SH 100

Votes

  • June 16, 2020, Senate: Vacated from Committee and Laid on Table — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 8, 2020: To Be Introduced 01/08/2020 and Referred to Judiciary
  • February 11, 2020: Hearing: 02/11/2020, Room 100, SH, 09:00 am
  • June 16, 2020: Vacated from Committee and Laid on Table, MA, VV; 06/16/2020
  • September 16, 2020: Inexpedient to Legislate, Senate Rule 3-23, Adjournment 09/16/2020

Laws It Would Change

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